Medical Director, Clinical Development - Job ID: 1930

Ascendis Pharma

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Ascendis Pharma seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical development for late-phase endocrinology trials. The role involves designing and overseeing clinical studies, managing medical monitors, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across functional teams to advance drug development programs.

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What they're looking for

M.D. degree required
ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship completion strongly preferred
Active physician licensure in at least one state strongly preferred
Board certification in endocrinology strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
At least 3 years of clinical trial design and execution experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills

What you'll be doing

Design, oversee, and support late-phase clinical trials in endocrinology
Serve as Medical Monitor, ensuring study integrity and tracking safety and efficacy data
Lead teams of medical monitors and provide guidance to study teams
Develop and finalize clinical trial documentation with cross-functional collaborators
Analyze clinical data and contribute to regulatory strategy and submissions

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